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Running a business from home in Calexico

A home business needs a permit from the planning director before it opens; non-resident employees, garage use and onsite sales need director approval.

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Key points

  • Home businesses: A home business needs a permit from the planning director before it opens; non-resident employees, garage use and onsite sales need director approval.

Each rule below links to the section of the Calexico Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Calexico's code says

Calexico code What Calexico's code adds
Employees
  • Only residents of the home may work in the business. Non-resident employees need director approval.
    § 17.11.200 · code text
    Only the residents of the dwelling unit may be engaged in the home occupation.
Permit
  • A permit from the planning director is required before the business starts.
    § 17.11.200 · code text
    A permit must be issued by the planning director prior to operation of such use.
  • Approval from the planning and building services director is required.
    Applies: When the home business is in an attached or detached garage.
    § 17.11.200 · code text
    If a resident would like to conduct the home occupation within the attached or detached garage, the resident will have to obtain approval from the planning and building services director and comply with any conditions of approval imposed on the proposed home occupation.
  • Approval from the planning and building services director is required.
    Applies: When the business employs people who do not live in the home.
    § 17.11.200 · code text
    If the resident would like to employee individuals that do not reside within the dwelling unit, they will need to obtain approval by the planning and building services director and will be subject to conditions of approval for said business operation.
  • Approval and permits from the planning and building services director are required.
    Applies: When goods are sold on the property.
    § 17.11.200 · code text
    If the resident would like to conduct onsite sales of goods on the premise, the resident must obtain the proper approval and permits from the planning and building services director.

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Can I run a business from my home in Calexico?

A home business needs a permit from the planning director before it opens; non-resident employees, garage use and onsite sales need director approval.

General information, not legal advice.

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